International Flavors & Fragrances master perfumer Stephen Nicoll talks about a side of the fragrance industry that doesn’t get a lot of publicity: scenting household products. He explains how he creates fragrances for fabric detergents, cleaning sprays, and dryer sheets; what encapsulating a scent does for its longevity; why Americans like the smell of apple pie; which aromas connote cleanliness around the world; and why people enjoy the “hot metal” scent that gets released during ironing. This podcast has a new intro, and the interview originally aired in 2019.
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Stephen Nicoll
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Seventh Generation Lavender Fabric Softener Sheets- Jenn’s currently loving these
Jo Malone Fragrance Combining
Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder
Degree Motion Sense UltraClear Black + White Deodorant-product with capsule technology
Caress 12 Hour Fragrance Technology Body Wash, Adore Forever-product with capsule technology
International Fragrance Association
The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials
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